By age 8, John Stuart Mill had learned Latin and Greek, and had written a political treatise barring those with no knowledge of Latin or Greek from his tree house. Enliven your child's mind with today's Groupon: for $49, you get a skills-assessment test and your choice of four hours of instruction or homework help at Sylvan Learning Centers, which is valid at any of the Georgia locations in Atlanta, Austell, Marietta, Norcross, Snellville, and Suwanee (a $399 value).

Sylvan Learning Centers' expert instructors harness brain-stimulating power to aid K–12 students in conquering academic adversity. The skills assessment employs standardized tests, diagnostic tools, and personal interviews to pinpoint students' strengths, weaknesses, and their ability to identify all 54 U.S. states. Experienced educators pore over students' results to devise a personalized learning plan for each learner. Pupils then meet with affable tutors for four hours of tutelage to master math, reading, writing, and studying skills, receiving regular progress reports along the way. Alternatively, students can enlist homework help from able-minded tutors for tips on fully grasping concepts, improving organizational skills, and becoming the next René Descartes.